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Use Tablet as Keyboard For PC: 3 Ways to do it

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Published onSeptember 11, 2024

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If your keyboard isn’t working, you can use the tablet as a keyboard for your PC as a temporary solution. This is simpler than you think, and in today’s guide, we’re going to show you how to do it.

How can I use the tablet as a keyboard for a PC?

1. Use the Bluetooth Keyboard & Mouse app

Keep in mind that you won’t be able to use any special keys, but you’ll be able to type.

2. Use the Interface app

3. Use Unified Remote

Unlike previous solutions, this one works with both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, so it’s perfect for PCs that don’t have Bluetooth.

How can I use my tablet as an input device for my computer?

It’s possible to use your tablet as an input device, but you’ll need to install the dedicated app to use this functionality. In most cases, you’ll need a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection to do this.

How can I control my PC from my tablet?

This can be achieved with the tools from this guide, but if you want even more control with advanced functionality, you should probably look intoremote control software.

As you can see, you can use the tablet as a keyboard for a PC in a pinch, but for best results, you might want to look into getting a wireless keyboard.

While a tablet gives you the most comfortable experience, you can also use yourphone as a PC keyboard.

Lastly, you can also use yourAndroid phone as a PC mouse, and we have a great guide that shows you how to do that. If you’re a tablet owner, don’t miss our guide on how touse a tablet as a mouse for PC.

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Milan Stanojevic

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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.

Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.

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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.